Swift Warrior proved that he is perhaps better on synthetic tracks than he is on turf when he drew away in the stretch to win Turfway Park's Rushaway Stakes by about two lengths.
Under Javier Castellano, Swift Warrior broke well and was sent to duel with about four other horses for the early lead. He was able to get to the lead and drop to the rail while setting a fairly slow pace. The Ole Gen was not far behind him, with St. Iven, Ocasta, and Swagger Jack right there too. The 6-5 favorite Crimson China was well off the pace, as usual.
Turning for home after fractions of :24.52, :48.92, and 1:13.22, Swift Warrior kicked clear and opened up a four or five length lead. Crimson China was closing rapidly, but was unable to make up the necessary ground. Swift Warrior hit the wire two lengths in front while completing the mile and a sixteenth race in 1:45.73.
The Ole Gen and Swagger Jack, who bumped with each other numerous times in the homestretch, finished second and third respectively.
-Keelerman
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